Comparison

3D Printing Thingiverse Models vs Hi3D AI

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

3D Printing Thingiverse Models

This app simplifies 3D printing by offering model discovery, a G-code viewer, a slicer, and remote printer control. It helps users prepare files, monitor prints, and even calculate costs for their projects.

Highlights
  • Model discovery from Thingiverse and Printables
  • STL and OBJ file viewing
  • G-code simulator
  • On-device 3D slicer
  • OctoPrint remote control
  • Cost calculator and PDF reports
Features
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Trusted by 100k+ users globally, 3D Printing by Techju makes the process simple and satisfying with GCode & Stl Viewer, Slicer, and OctoPrint support. Discover, slice, control, and print with our 3D printing app for iPhone. Whether you’re a seasoned maker or just unboxing your first 3D printer, our app brings your entire workflow into one place—from discovering inspiration on Thingiverse to preparing your final G-code. Explore & Download Millions of Models Dive into a massive library of creative designs. With native integration for Thingiverse and Printables, you can browse trending models, view high-quality 3D renderings, and download STL or OBJ files directly to your device. Finding your next project has never been this easy. Powerful 3D Viewer & G-code Simulator Inspect every detail before you waste a single gram of filament. Our high-performance STL viewer lets you rotate and zoom into your models with ease. Want to be 100% sure? Use the G-code simulator to visualize the toolpath layer-by-layer and catch potential printing errors before they happen. Slicing Made Simple Leave your heavy desktop software behind. Our built-in 3D slicer allows you to prepare models for printing right from your phone or tablet. Adjust your settings, generate your G-code, and get your files ready for the printer in seconds. Remote Control with OctoPrint Turn your device into a mobile command center. With full OctoPrint support, you can monitor your 3D print in real-time, check temperatures, and manage your printer from anywhere in your home. It’s the ultimate way to stay connected to your machine. Turn Your Hobby into a Side Hustle • Cost Calculator: Precisely track filament usage and electricity costs. • PDF Reports: Export professional cost breakdowns to share with clients or friends. • Total Organization: Keep all your 3D printing models and files in one tidy place. TONS OF FREE FEATURES We believe 3D printing should be about joy and creativity, not hidden fees. That’s why our core features—from the slicer to the model downloader—are available to the community for FREE. Unlock your 3D printing potential. ► Download 3D Printing Thingiverse by techju today and start your next masterpiece with just a tap. Privacy Policy: https://3dprintingapp.xyz/privacy-policy-3d-printing-techju Term of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Hi3D AI

Effortlessly transform photos, sketches, or text into detailed 3D models. This AI-powered tool simplifies 3D creation for designers, developers, and hobbyists, generating production-ready assets quickly and easily.

Highlights
  • Image to 3D model conversion
  • Text prompt to 3D model generation
  • AI texture generation
  • Hidden surface reconstruction
  • High detail 3D models
  • Fast AI rendering
  • Export in GLB, FBX, OBJ, STL formats
Features
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Hi3D AI – Generates 3D models ready for production. The Perfect Clean mesh · Usable geometry · High detailed 3D Transform photos, sketches, and text prompts into high-quality 3D models with the power of Meshy 6. Hi3D AI makes 3D creation faster, simpler, and more accessible than ever. Whether you're a designer, game developer, 3D artist, product creator, hobbyist, or simply curious about AI-powered 3D modeling, Hi3D AI helps you generate detailed 3D assets in minutes. Now powered by advanced AI technology called Meshy AI 6 for faster generation, richer textures, improved geometry, and more realistic results. Create 3D Models From Images Upload a photo, product image, or character reference and watch it transform into a detailed ai 3D model. Hi3D AI intelligently reconstructs invisible parts, depth, textures, and hidden surfaces to create production-ready 3D assets. Generate AI 3D Models From Text Simply describe your idea and let AI bring it to life. Type prompts such as: • "A futuristic sports car" • "Fantasy dragon statue" • "Cyberpunk robot character" • "Modern furniture design" Hi3D AI converts your imagination into detailed Ai 3D models with remarkable speed and accuracy. Powerful AI 3D Features - Image to 3D: Convert photos into realistic 3D models with accurate geometry and detailed textures. - Text to 3D: Generate unique 3D creations directly from text prompts. - AI Texture Generation: Create realistic materials and high-quality textures for enhanced visual realism. - Hidden Surface Reconstruction: AI reconstructs invisible areas to generate complete 3D models instead of flat scans. - High Detail Models: Generate detailed assets suitable for rendering, visualization, prototyping, and creative projects. - Fast AI Rendering: Experience optimized generation speeds with improved quality and efficiency. - Beginner Friendly: No prior experience with 3D modeling or sculpting required. - Professional Results: Create assets suitable for game development, product design, animation, visualization, and digital content creation. - Export Your Models: Export your creations in industry-standard formats: • GLB • FBX • OBJ • STL Built for Creators: Whether you're creating game-ready assets, product mockups, character concepts, collectibles, digital sculptures, architectural models, or creative experiments, Hi3D AI helps you move from idea to 3D faster than ever. Disclaimer Hi3D AI uses third-party AI technology provided through the Meshy AI API to generate 3D models from images and text. Hi3D AI is an independent application and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or officially associated with Meshy AI. References to Meshy AI or Meshy 6 are solely to identify the technology used within the app. Functional Links are here: Customer Support https://sites.google.com/view/clippie-ai-customer-suppo/home?authuser=1 Privacy Policy Link: https://sites.google.com/view/clippieai-ai-video-clips-priva/home?authuser=1 Terms of Service Link: https://sites.google.com/view/clippie-ai-terms-ai-video-clip/home?authuser=1

Screenshots

3D Printing Thingiverse Models4 screens
Hi3D AI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: 3D Printing Thingiverse Models at 4.5 against Hi3D AI's 1.0. Hi3D AI's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. 3D Printing Thingiverse Models sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Hi3D AI sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

3D Printing Thingiverse Models holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 5 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
3D Printing Thingiverse Models versus Hi3D AI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter3D Printing Thingiverse ModelsHi3D AI
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2 ratings) — better1.0 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings25 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size97 MB51 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperZohaib FarooqShah Hussain

Customer experience

3D Printing Thingiverse Models

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Hi3D AI

All ratings4 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

3D Printing Thingiverse Models

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Quarterly$7.993 Months
6 purchases

Hi3D AI

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Premium Plan$9.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium Plan$26.991 Month
  • Annual Premium Plan$49.991 Year
One-time3
  • Get Extra 7 3D Assets$8.99
  • Get Extra 15 3D Assets$22.99
  • Get Extra 40 3D Assets$39.99

Questions

Is 3D Printing Thingiverse Models free?
3D Printing Thingiverse Models is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hi3D AI free?
Hi3D AI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, 3D Printing Thingiverse Models or Hi3D AI?
3D Printing Thingiverse Models is rated higher. 3D Printing Thingiverse Models averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Hi3D AI averages 1.0 from 5 ratings.
Do 3D Printing Thingiverse Models or Hi3D AI have ads?
3D Printing Thingiverse Models shows ads; Hi3D AI does not.

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